New Caledonia: French President Macron calls further security meeting as deadly unrest grinds on
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has called a meeting of his defence and security council to discuss the deadly unrest in the Pacific territory...
Kanak young people will ‘never give up’ – journalist
The young people on the streets in New Caledonia are saying they will "never give up" pushing back on France's hold on the territory,...
ADF Defence aircraft poised for New Caledonia evacuation
Australians stranded in New Caledonia could be offered a route home if a military aircraft is allowed into the island nation.
At least six people...
Fiji’s elevated and updated Vuvale partnership with Australia
“Australia has announced its agreement for the servicing and maintenance of all patrol boats under the Pacific Patrol Boat Programme in Fiji’s revitalised shipbuilding,...
NRL and Australian federal government closing in on $600m deal to launch PNG rugby league team
The Australian federal government and the NRL are closing in on a deal worth up to $600 million (US$400 million to secure a new...
Samoa rugby 7s team on the edge of disaster, while Pacific rivals Tonga still hope to replace the Manu in the World Series core group next season
The first-ever World Rugby 7s grand final will be played in Madrid in two weeks' time, with eight teams in contention including Fiji.
However, Samoa...
Vuvale partnership renewal boosts Pacific Labour Mobility
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced the renewal of the Vuvale Partnership between Fiji and Australia, which aims to facilitate seamless two-way travel...
Glen Jackson appointed Fijian Drua coach
The Board of Fijian Drua has appointed highly respected coach Glen Jackson as Head Coach for the Men’s team.
Jackson is currently the Swire Shipping...
French forces launch ‘major operation’ to open route to New Caledonia’s restive capital
French forces launched a "major operation" on Sunday to regain control of a road linking New Caledonia's capital Noumea to the main international airport,...
U.S proposes new defence site in Palau
The U.S military is proposing a new defence site in Palau as part of its strategy to beef up regional security amid escalating tensions...
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MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China’s Belt and Road
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has highlighted its work in Fiji and the wider Pacific as part of a broader U.S strategy to strengthen...
Vanuatu Opposition demands Gov’t apology over failed Matthew and Hunter negotiations
Vanuatu Opposition Leader Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau has called on Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Deputy Prime Minister Johnny Koanapo to apologise to the people...
Indigenous leaders tell governments ‘no more tokenism’ before COP31
As Pacific communities lose homes, coastlines and even the resting places of their ancestors to rising seas, Indigenous have delivered a blunt message to...